Alye (boomerang)

$400.00

Alye (boomerang) is used by men for hunting and fighting or to beat the rhythm to accompany singing. 

 
The Traditional Craft Centre (TCC) was started by my uncles. I was working at the clinic as a trainee nurse, then I started coming here checking out these fellas, seeing what they’d been up to lately. It looked really interesting. Woodworking, using tools that I hadn’t used before. I wasn’t good at using machines or woodworking. I’d never done it. Then I came here, and the fellas told me how to use the machines. I thought it was hard. 
Coming to TCC feels good! It’s my first time ever working with my family. Especially these guys, a small family group. It feels really good working with these fellas. Strengthened my relationship with them. 
 

My friends are surprised that I’m working here with TCC, and my family they’re all proud of me and what I’m doing. They say, “Keep it up man! We see what you do and keep it up!” I feel connected to my ancestors through the work. REALLY connected. Like, 100% connected. It has changed me a lot. I’d heard stories that my great, great grandfather used to make tools. Makes me feel like I’m one of them. Like one of the early people back in the days. Strong. Active. Active in my culture.